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USA Today
9 hours ago
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- USA Today
See Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock reunite for 'Practical Magic 2'
Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock are conjuring up some 1998 magic. The actresses reunited on the set of the highly anticipated "Practical Magic" sequel, as seen in a video that Kidman shared to Instagram on Friday, July 18. The clip showed the pair sharing a hug and smiling from ear to ear at a cemetery. The sweet moment appears to have been captured in between takes. "The witches are back ✨ Owens sisters' first day on set!" Kidman captioned the video. Kidman's "Big Little Lies" costar Reese Witherspoon was among those thrilled by the sneak peek. The "Legally Blonde" star commented on the post, "Makes me SO HAPPY!" Kerry Washington also wrote in a comment, "DAY MADE." Join our Watch Party! Sign up to receive USA TODAY's movie and TV recommendations right in your inbox Bullock and Kidman starred as sisters Sally and Gillian Owens in 1998's "Practical Magic," which also starred Stockard Channing and Dianne Wiest. Wiest and Channing are both back as Aunt Jet and Aunt Franny, respectively, in "Practical Magic 2," which is also set to star Joey King, Lee Pace, Maisie Williams, Xolo Maridueña and Solly McLeod. 'Practical Magic 2': Evan Rachel Wood says she's being recast But one star from the original film won't be returning: Evan Rachel Wood, who played the daughter of Bullock's character, recently revealed on Instagram that her role was recast for the sequel, even though she hoped to reprise the character. "I offered my services, even if it was one scene or one line. I was told they are recasting," she wrote in an Instagram story, according to People and The Hollywood Reporter. 'Practical Magic 2' announced: 'Coming soon,' Warner Bros teases The "Westworld" star added, "I am sorry to disappoint the fans. It was not in my control or my choice. I would have happily rejoined my sisters." Susanne Bier ("Bird Box") is directing "Practical Magic 2," which was officially confirmed by Warner Bros. in June 2024. Speaking to "Extra" that month, Kidman said she and Bullock were "circling" a "Practical Magic" sequel "for a while" but "wanted to make sure we had a good story." When will 'Practical Magic 2' be released? "Practical Magic 2" is scheduled to hit theaters on Sept. 18, 2026.
Pink Villa
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Practical Magic 2 Begins Production: Know All About Sequel Starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman
Practical Magic is set to return to the big screens as the sequel to the 1998 film is in the works. According to the media reports, Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are set to reprise their roles as the Owens sisters. In the new update, the cast and the crew have begun filming, as the Babygirl actress and the director of the second movie, Susanne Bier, shared a video from the sets on their social media. In the caption of the clip, Kidman, confirming her and Bullock' s return, wrote, 'The witches are back.' She added, 'Owens sisters' first day on set!' Everything we know about Practical Magic 2 As the fans highly anticipate the return of Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman together on the screen, they will also be joined by Oscar Winner Dianne Wiest and Oscar nominee Stockard Channing, who, too, will reprise their roles of Aunt Jet and Aunt Franny. For the cast, new faces will also join the veterans. As per the media reports, The Kissing Booth star Joey King has been roped in to play the role of Sally's daughter. Other new joinees include Lee Pace, Maisie Williams, Xolo Maridueña, and Solly McLeod. While the character details of the new cast have been kept under wraps, they are expected to stir the pot, making the new movie of the franchise spookier than the original one. Meanwhile, Bier has taken the director's chair for the sequel, while Akiva Goldsman and Georgia Pritchett have penned the script. The filmmaker has previously worked with both the Ocean's Eight actress and Kidman. She directed Netflix's Bird Box, wherein Bullock starred in the lead role. Moreover, Bier also directed Kidman's recent project, The Perfect Couple. The original film of the franchise was directed by Griffin Dune. Practical Magic 2 is scheduled to release on September 18, 2026.
UPI
a day ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Watch: Nicole Kidman celebrates the start of filming for 'Practical Magic 2'
1 of 2 | Nicole Kidman posted a video on Instagram showing her and co-star Sandra Bullock on the set of their films, "Practical Magic 2." File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo July 19 (UPI) -- Nicole Kidman posted on Instagram video of her and co-star Sandra Bullock hugging on the set of their supernatural comedy, Practical Magic 2. "The witches are back. Owens sisters' first day on set! #PracticalMagic," Kidman captioned the clip. Helmed by Susanne Bier, the film is set for theatrical release on Sept. 18, 2026. It is a sequel to 1998's Practical Magic, which follows witch sisters, Sally and Gillian, as they try to figure out how to stop a curse that kills the men they love. The original blockbuster was directed by Griffin Dunne and was based on Alice Hoffman's book of the same name. The cast of the sequel will also include Stockard Channing, Dianne Wiest, Joey King, Lee Pace, Maisie Williams, Xolo Mariduena and Solly McLeod. Nicole Kidman turns 58: a look back
See - Sada Elbalad
a day ago
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
"Practical Magic 2" Begins Production
Yara Sameh Production has begun on "Practical Magic 2", Warner Bros. Pictures' sequel to the 1998 romantic fantasy starring Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock. Kidman posted a video on her Instagram Friday of herself and Bullock filming on their first day on the set of the follow-up. In the video, Kidman is seen embracing Bullock as they stand in front of a headstone at a cemetery. "The witches are back ✨ Owens sisters' first day on set!" she captioned the post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nicole Kidman (@nicolekidman) Bullock and Kidman are reprising their roles as sisters Sally and Gillian Owens, who descend from a long line of witches. In the 1998 original, based on the novel by Alice Hoffman, the two witches find themselves fighting off a curse that kills the men they fall in love with. While the plot details for the second film have not been disclosed, the story is reportedly based on a later installment in Hoffman's 'Practical Magic' book series. Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing will reprise their roles as Aunt Jet and Aunt Frances 'Fran' Owens, respectively. Additional cast members include Lee Pace ('Bodies Bodies Bodies'), Joey King ('The Act'), Maisie Williams ('Game of Thrones'), Xolo Maridueña ('Blue Beetle'), and Solly McLeod ('The Dead Don't Hurt'). Susanne Bier ('Bird Box') is directing from a screenplay co-written by Akiva Goldsman, who also co-wrote the original, and Georgia Pritchett ('Succession'). Earlier this year, Kidman told Variety that she and Bullock were already thinking about a follow-up when they shot the first film. 'When we were making it, we definitely did,' Kidman said. 'We're so excited. Yes, yes, beyond excited. You heard our spell. We put out our spell already.' read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language
Sky News AU
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
‘The Witches Are Back': Nicole Kidman shares much-awaited post with beloved co-star Sandra Bullock on Practical Magic 2 set as filming kicks off
Nicole Kidman and her beloved on-screen sister Sandra Bullock are back together again after 27 years to cast some spells on the big screen as they kick off the first day of filming Practical Magic 2. Kidman shared a sweet glimpse into the set of the highly-anticipated fantasy film in a short Instagram clip on Saturday in which she can be seen hugging Bullock behind gravestones, wearing floral dresses reminiscent of the Owen sisters' costumes in the prequel. Film crew surrounding the pair are heard telling cameramen to "keep rolling". The Aussie actress captioned the post : "The witches are back. Owen sisters' first day on set'', she wrote referencing their characters Sally and Gillian Owens. Both Kidman and Bullock seemed to be rocking the same hairstyles from the original film with Kidman's long red hair and fringe and Bullock's loose brunette waves. The Instagram post caught the attention of excited fans who have been waiting patiently for the film to grace their screens since its announcement last year. "THIS FEELS LIKE CHRISTMASSSS STAWPP THIS IS BEST PRESENT IVE GOT," one fan wrote. "AAAAAAAA. I SCREAMED! What a fantasy. I can't wait to see this," another wrote. "Now this is the breaking news alert we needed!" a third joked. The original Practical Magic was released in 1998 based on the novel by Alice Hoffman, in which two witch sisters raised by their eccentric aunts find themselves fighting off a curse that kills the men they fall in love with. Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing are expected to return to the sequel as Aunt Jet and Aunt Frances. The release date for Practical Magic 2 is currently set for September 18, 2026.
